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One of the most exciting events for a business,
whether new or existing, is celebrating a grand opening, anniversary,
or recent achievement.
The Greater Hudson Chamber of Commerce offers its
assistance in the planning and preparation of your Ribbon Cutting
Ceremony. We provide the "giant" scissors and the ribbon. Our
staff will photograph the event to "preserve the moment" and we
send out press releases to the local media.
The Chamber would be delighted to help your business
celebrate with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony if the company has:
- Opened its doors in the last 12 months to recognize
a Grand Opening
- Changed ownership or is under new management
- Moved to a new location
- Has been remodeled or expanded at its present
location
- Celebrating an Anniversary or Special Achievement
- Offering a new service or product
A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony is an important part of
your overall marketing and advertising plan and is a great way
to kick-off a grand opening of a business. It offers an opportunity
to meet key leaders in the community and get acquainted with your
neighbors and Chamber members. The Greater Hudson Chamber would
enjoy assisting you in planning a successful event for your company.
Together we can garner optimum exposure for your company.
Chamber Representatives conduct the ceremony, complete
with a large pair of scissors and ribbon and photos are taken
to appear in the Chamber's newsletter, website and forwarded on
to the Hudson-Litchfield News.
Schedule a Ribbon Cutting with the Chamber should
take place a minimum of three - four weeks ahead of the event
to allow the Chamber time to invite members of the Chamber's Board
of Directors, fellow chamber members and dignitaries from the
Town of Hudson to join your celebration.
The Chamber staff will help you make things go as
smoothly as possible by:
- Notifying the Chamber's Board of Directors, Town
Dignitaries and chamber members to encourage them to attend
your event.
- Putting you in touch with other Chamber businesses
that can provide catering, deli and beverage services, publicity
and even invitations.
- Bringing the giant scissors and take pictures
at the appointed time.
- Include the photo and acknowledgement of your
ribbon cutting in an issue of the Chamber's Newsletter and website and distributing the event to local media contacts.
There is no charge for the Chamber's involvement,
it's a value-added benefit of being a member of the Greater Hudson Chamber of Commerce.
People generally
anticipate spending about a half hour at the ceremony, so be prepared
with collateral materials such as business cards.
Whom Should I Invite?
- Neighbor businesses
Existing customers
Suppliers to your trade
Prospects
Personal friends and family
What Should I Serve?
- Prepare your own
Hire a caterer
Champagne, wine, soft drinks
Hors d'oeuvres
How can I promote my business to people attending?
- Drawings or door prizes
Certificates or coupons
Giveaways promotional materials Advanced Spa and Pool Grand Opening
Collateral materials: cards, brochures, literature
Where do I want to "stage" the official photo?
- Choose a location/props (such as including your signage) and inform us that you
would like ot pose some pictures.
Who will be in the picture?
- Those in attendance and of course anyone you
would like such as employees, vendors, or customers.
Should we take pictures?
- A representative of the Chamber will take
pictures and we suggest you do too.
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